4032 Aluminium Alloy Product Data Sheet HIGH PERFORMANCE
Revision: SHP/4032/4/2019 ...where performance matters
Motorsport Pistons
4032 Aluminium has numerous motorsport applications including racing engine pistons
4032 aluminium is a wrought alloy product which offers superior service in both low and high-temperature. Motorsport applications for 4032 include racing pistons, engines components and chassis components.
The addition of silicon increases the strength of the alloy at the expense of overall ductility. The addition of nickel reduces thermal expansion while increasing mechanical strength, although susceptibility to corrosive pitting is possible. 4032 offers the highest tensile strength of all aluminium alloys in the 4000 series. Delivery Condition
The grade offers fair to good machinability, and we recommend an oil lubricant when the material is We supply 4032 aluminium alloy in the F machined. Alloy 4032 is weldable using arc welding or temper. Other tempers are available on inert gas methods. request.
Benefits: Typical Applications:
• Racing pistons • Strongest 4000 series aluminium • Engine components • Fair to good machinability • Chassis components • Can be welded • Can be used in low and high-temperature applications • More durable and lighter than 2618A
About Smiths High Performance
Smiths High Performance is a leading stockholder and supplier of high-performance engineering materials to the global motorsport sector. We are supply partners in a range of specialist motorsport markets including Formula 1, Formula E, NASCAR, MOTO GP, WEC & WRC.
Further technical data available on the reverse of this Datasheet
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Revision: SHP/4032/4/2019 ...where performance matters
Chemical Composition Physical Characteristics
Aluminium Balance Density (lb / cu. in.) 0.097 Chromium 0.1 max Specific Gravity 2.68 Copper 0.5 - 1.3 Melting Point (Deg F) 995 Iron 1 max Poissons Ratio 0.33 Magnesium 0.8 - 1.3 Modulus of Elasticity 11.4 Nickel 0.5 - 1.3 Tension Remainder Each 0.05 max Modulus of Elasticity 4.3 Remainder Total 0.15 max Torsion Silicon 11 - 13.5 Zinc 0.25 max
Comparisons with 2618A
2618A with a lower silicon content offers greater malleability, which is of benefit under high load and high- stress applications. However, with reduced silicon content, linear expansion is far greater than 4032, and therefore more clearance will be required if used in piston design.
4032 has a much higher silicon content (around 12%) which makes manufactured pistons more durable and lighter than if produced in 2618A. The high silicon content reduces overall ductility – this reduces the resistance of the piston to high impact loads. Curiously to the naked eye, it is challenging to differentiate between the two products, but each offers unique benefits.
Availability
We stock 4032 aluminium in bar and tube
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